OBITUARIES

Cathey Cain

Jan 3, 2019

Cathey Brooks Cain, age 60, of Plum Bluff, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, John C. Brooks, Sr. and Gladys Vice Brooks; a daughter, Debbie Brooks; and a step-son, Michael Cain, Jr. Survivors include her loving husband, Robin Cain; her 2 children, Charles E. Fuqua, Jr. (Deanna) and John W. Fuqua...

Mary Butler

Jan 2, 2019

Helen B. Butler, age 88, of Long Beach, passed away on January 2, 2019. She was born in Jones County, MS, to Barney Bunch and Effie Autry Bunch. She was preceded in death by her father and mother and stepfather, Eugene Butler; and a son, Glynn Butler. She is survived by her children, Alete Duprey of Long Beach and Mike...

Dolores Smith

Jan 1, 2019

Dolores O. Smith was called to be with our Lord on January 1, 2019. Dolores was born to Portuguese immigrants in New Bedford, MA on December 13, 1933. She moved to the coast in the 1950's where she and her husband later opened and operated George Smith Travel Service for over 20 years. Dolores was active in the American Business...

James Williams, Jr.

Jan 1, 2019

MSgt James Fred Williams, Jr., USAF, Ret., age 91, of Biloxi, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2019.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Thornton; and other family members.

Mr. Williams was retired from the U.S. Air Force after serving during the Korean War and Vietnam War. He enjoyed fishing, boating, and golfing.

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William Chalfant

Jan 1, 2019

Age 70, passed away on December 4, 2019 in Diamondhead, MS. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln DeLisle Rd. Pass Christian served the family. Www.riemannfamily.com

Alice Johnson

Jan 1, 2019

Alice Fae Warren Johnson, 75, passed away on January 1, 2019 at her home after a brief illness. She was born to Mary Lou and Earl Elmer Warren on August 6, 1943, in Knoxville, TN and grew up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She was a class of 1962 graduate of Moss Point High School.  In her school days, she...

Paul Irby

Jan 1, 2019

Chief Petty Officer Paul Irby, US Navy Retired, age 88, of Saucier, passed away on December 20, 2019 in Gulfport, MS. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marcella Irby; parents, Charles Tolbert Irby and Lena Gilbert Irby; brothers, Ray Irby and O’Neal Irby; and sisters, Lillie Duplantis and Doris Navalance. He leaves behind his daughters, Teresa Irby...

Thelma Hopkins

Jan 1, 2019

A well-known Diamondhead animal lover, Thelma Lucile Hopkins passed away on December 3, 2019. Thelma was born on March 15, 1930, in Agency, MO to her parents, Harold and Abbie Gregory. She graduated from Central Business College in Kansas City and married Colonel James Richard Hopkins on August 24, 1949. Thelma was a very dedicated professional for her working...

Patricia Dickinson

Jan 1, 2019

Patricia Gex Dickinson, also known as “Dickens” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019. She was a life-long resident of Bay St. Louis, MS and member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church. She graduated from St. Joseph Academy in Bay St. Louis and the University of Alabama. She met the love of...

Libby Armstrong

Dec 31, 2018

Libby Kaye Armstrong, age 59 of Bay St. Louis, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018, surrounded by her loving family and friends.  She was a native of Tifton, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jacquie Reynolds; her brother, Jeff Reynolds; and her sister, Lundy Reynolds. Libby is survived by her husband of 29 years, Tim Armstrong;...

Patricia Chambliss

Dec 31, 2018

Patricia "Gail" Chambliss went to her eternal home December 30, 2018. Gail was born March 12, 1957,  in Petal, MS, to the late Hershel and Christine Chambliss. A 1975 graduate of Gulfport High, she continued her education receiving her undergraduate degree from USM in 1979, and M.Ed. from William Carey in 1995.  She retired from the Gulfport School District in...

Carl Saucier

Dec 31, 2018

Carl K. Saucier, age 65, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 in Gulfport at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Erma Malley Saucier; sister, Charlotte Reeves; brother, Robert Saucier. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Judy Saucier of Gulfport; sons, Kenneth Earl Saucier (Frances) of Gulfport and Charles "Chuck"...

Christa Stephan

Dec 31, 2018

On this date, December 31, 2018, Christa Ursula Stephan passed away of Pancreatic and Liver Cancer. She was born in Germany and came to this country to make a home with her husband, Herbert Stephan. She was one of the most talented women who was self-taught in every aspect of life. Christa spent hours sewing without any patterns and just...

Alda Walker

Dec 30, 2018

Alda Marie Walker, age 94, of Gulfport, passed away on December 30, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Joseph Walker, Sr. and Margaret Christine Colston Walker; her brothers, Thomas Joseph Walker, Jr., Louis B. Walker, and Deacon Charles L. Walker; and her sisters, Lillian Ruth Bolling, Genevieve Benevidias, Margaret C. Hart, and Mary W. Paull; and...

Betty Ladner

Dec 29, 2018

Betty Maude Ladner, age 85, of Kiln, passed away while receiving her final sacrament on December 29, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Ladner; a grandson, Reed Joseph Ladner; a great-granddaughter, Paityn Lilee Ladner; her parents, Sylvester and Velina Moran; sisters, Doris Moran, Ouida Ziemke, and Inez Smith; her brothers,...

Robert O'Mara

Dec 29, 2018

MSgt Robert A. O'Mara, USAF, Ret., age 76, of Biloxi, passed away on December 29, 2018. He was preceded in death by a son, Ryan A. O'Mara; his parents, John M. and Laura O'Mara; a sister, Rose Hartsell; and a brother, John O'Mara. He is survived by his spouse, Brian Stewart; his children, Robert, Rochelle, and Richard; a brother, George...

Walter Seiden

Dec 28, 2018

Age 94, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd.,Gulfport. www.riemannfamily.com. Please click here to view the video tribute

Duc Nguyen

Dec 28, 2018

Duc Nguyen age 69 of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018 in Ocean Springs. Arrangements are pending at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. at Washington Ave. in West Jackson County Please click here to view the video tribute

Deborah Moss

Dec 28, 2018

Deborah Moss, age 63, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018 at her residence in Saucier. She was preceded in death by her parents, Geral and Luvenia Lawrence; brother, Kevin Lawrence. She is survived by her daughter, Brandi Nicole Wheeler of Gulfport; son, Chris Moss of Biloxi; brother, Sherrell Lawrence of Texas; 4 grandchildren, Brandon House, Erin Brechtel, Gerri Brechtel,...

Ba Tran

Dec 27, 2018

Ba Thi Tran age 77 a native of Vietnam and resident of Biloxi Mississippi, passed away on December 27, 2018 in Gulfport, Mississippi. Visitation for friends will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and again at 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.  Final visitation for friends will be held on Sunday, January 6, 2019...